Prophecies against the Nations - 25:1-26:21

Topics: Anger, Blasphemy, Death, Enemies, Fear, Guilt, Joy, Opposition, Power, Prophecy, Punishment, Revenge, War, Wealth Open It * 1. When have you experienced a setback and known that someone who disliked you was glad to see it? 2. What violent people of whom you’re aware have met a violent end in recent years? Explore It 3. What was the first foreign nation against which Ezekiel was instructed to prophesy? (25:1-2) 4. What attitude did God hold against the people of ? (25:3) 5. To what group did Ezekiel prophesy that Ammon would fall victim? (25:4-5) * 6. How did Ezekiel describe the reaction of the Ammonites to the destruction of and the temple of God? (25:6) * 7. What point did God desire to make by the destruction of Ammon? (25:7) 8. What blasphemy was uttered by and Seir? (25:8) 9. Who was God’s instrument to punish Moab? (25:9-11) 10. What was the source of ’s guilt before God? (25:12) 11. What people did God intend to use to express His vengeance against Edom? (25:14) 12. How did God feel about the long-standing hostility of the against Judah? (25:15-17) * 13. What bad news about Jerusalem did the people of Tyre assume to be good news for them? (26:1- 2) 14. What sorts of destruction did God decree for Tyre? (26:3-6) 15. What king is named as the final destroyer of Tyre? (26:7-11) 16. What specific components of the wealth of Tyre were slated for destruction? (26:12-13) 17. How lasting was the judgment against Tyre? (26:14) 18. What reaction of foreign princes would underline the extent of the destruction in Tyre? (26:15-18) 19. In what way was the end of the kingdom of Tyre going to be the worst of those described? (26:19- 21) Get It * 20. How did God defend His name and the distinctiveness of His people even as He punished ? * 21. Ultimately, which of the peoples of the earth are uniquely accountable to the Lord? 22. Why are violent people more likely than peace-loving people to meet a violent end? 23. How would you describe the ways in which God is expressing His wrath toward His enemies in modern society? 24. Why does it matter to God what conclusions unbelievers draw about His nature from His interactions with His people? 25. What do you think is God’s opinion of human arrogance? 26. Why do you suppose we can be “horrified” by extreme human misfortune, even if the sufferers deserve punishment? 27. What would be a godly reaction to the downfall of a wicked person? Apply It * 28. How can you ask God to prepare your heart for the next time you hear of the downfall of a fellow Christian? 29. What can be your response if you feel that the name of God is being maligned?